Kaspar: Prince of Cats

Kaspar: Prince of Cats is a touching children's novel by Michael Morpurgo that tells the story of a luxurious hotel cat in 1912 and his friendship with a bellboy named Johnny Trott. The story takes place in London at the Savoy Hotel, where Kaspar lives a pampered life until his owner, the famous opera singer Countess Kandinsky, passes away. Johnny takes Kaspar under his wing, and together they form a close bond. When Lizziebeth, a spirited American girl, enters their lives, an adventure begins that takes them from the glamour of the Savoy to the ill-fated Titanic. The book explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and resilience as Johnny and Kaspar's lives are forever altered by the historic tragedy of the Titanic's sinking. Through their struggles and triumphs, Kaspar and Johnny demonstrate the enduring spirit of hope and the power of companionship.